Saint Peters; SPC Admission Requirements

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Saint Peters; SPC Admission Overview

Saint Peters; SPC admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Saint Peters; SPC admitted 90.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (B+). Saint Peters; SPC is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Saint Peters; SPC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

90.3%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Saint Peter's University

Acceptance Rate

The Saint Peters; SPC acceptance rate is 90.3%. Last year, 4,711 of 5,217 applicants were admitted. That is the 26th lowest acceptance rate in New Jersey.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Saint Peters; SPC and can you get accepted?

Saint Peters; SPC is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Saint Peter's University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Saint Peters; SPC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.31

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.31

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Saint Peters; SPC typically have around a 3.31 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Saint Peters; SPC is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #13 in New Jersey for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Saint Peter's University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 15.2% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.1% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.4% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 18.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.1% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 17.2% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 9.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Saint Peters; SPC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

970-1150

Freshmen who sent SAT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 490
  • Math 480
  • Composite 970
SAT 25th percentile scores for Saint Peter's University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 580
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1150
SAT 75th percentile scores for Saint Peter's University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Saint Peters; SPC typically score around a 1060 SAT (middle 50% 970–1150) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 51st percentile nationally. Saint Peters; SPC ranks #21 in the state of New Jersey for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1150

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View other colleges which accept students in the 1060 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Saint Peters; SPC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 16
  • Composite 17
ACT 25th percentile scores for Saint Peter's University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 28
  • Math 26
  • Composite 28
ACT 75th percentile scores for Saint Peter's University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Saint Peters; SPC typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 17–28) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Saint Peters; SPC places #16 among colleges in New Jersey for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Saint Peter's University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,922 2,295 5,217
Accepted 2,677 2,034 4,711
Acceptance Rate 92% 89% 90%
Enrolled 301 234 535
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 12% 11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Saint Peter's University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Saint Peter's University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Peter's University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Saint Peter's University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Saint Peters; SPC is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 90.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=186432.

GPA calculator: Saint Peter's University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026